Person:Peter Ringo (1)

Peter Ringo migrated to Red River from Missouri with his family in 1840 and established a ferry on the Sulphur Fork which was operated by family members until 1900, when it was replaced by the Ringo Bridge.^[5] (The bridge was retired from use in the 1930s, reportedly due to construction defects.)

Red River County, Texas, 1850 census:^[1]

Ringo, Peter 40 yrs Farmer (real estate = $860) b. Kentucky

      Robert 21 yrs b. [rest of column blank]

      Elizabeth 19 yrs

      Amanda 15 yrs

      Elias 17 yrs

      Marinda 13 yrs

      Polly 11 yrs

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Red River, Texas, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   p. 198B, dwelling/family 41/41.
2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 Find A Grave.

   (unmarked burial) Find a Grave

3. ↑ Texas Tax List Index.
4. ↑ Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States. Texas Republican (Marshall, Texas)
   28 Oct 1854.

   Red River County -- About two weeks ago, a precept was placed in the hands of the sheriff to arrest Green Caudle, who was living in the house of Peter Ringo, and a capias for two of Mr. Ringo's sons, Elias and Samuel. Later a posse was formed and a Mr. Wm. Powers shot and killed Peter Ringo.

5. ↑ Texas Historic Sites Atlas (atlas.thc.state.tx.us).

   Ringo Ferry & Ringo Cemetery, 5 mi. S of Bogata on SH 37; 3.5 mi. W on FM 196

6.   Clarksville, Red River, Texas, United States. Northern Standard (Clarksville, Texas)
   14 Oct 1848.

   Placed a notice in the newspaper regarding strays, in his capacity as Justice of the Peace.